Leeds v Newcastle: Monday night test at Elland Road
Leeds United host Newcastle United at Elland Road at 8pm BST on Monday 14 September 2026, with one league place between them.
Newcastle start the night 10th in the Premier League, one spot above Leeds, according to Leeds United. Kick-off is 8pm. Expect noise.
The game was moved from Saturday 12 September for live coverage on Sky Sports, the Premier League said in its fixture update. It is listed for Elland Road, Leeds, in the Premier League's match info. The switch was confirmed in the summer when Newcastle announced rescheduled fixtures.
Newcastle arrived unbeaten, a run noted by the club ahead of the trip in its ticket news. Their previous result was a draw with Bournemouth. They also arrived with Matthias Jaissle having started a stint in charge, according to The Guardian.
Leeds came into the tie after staying up last season. They added goalkeeper James Trafford in the summer. Manager Daniel Farke held a pre-match press conference ahead of the Elland Road tie.
The listed shapes suggest contrasting plans. Leeds were set out in a 3-4-2-1, three central defenders with wing-backs and two support attackers behind a centre-forward. Newcastle were listed in a 4-2-3-1, a back four with two holding midfielders behind three attackers and a centre-forward. Both details came in The Guardian's live updates. Adam Herczeg of Durham was listed as referee.
What makes this stand out is the timing. Early season, tight table, Monday night. A win lifts either side clear of the other and sets the tone for the week.
For fans, this means plenty of ways to follow. BBC Sport provided live text commentary, scores and stats, while ESPN published TV and live-stream information for the fixture. The return league meeting, Newcastle v Leeds, is scheduled for 20 March 2027.
